Workforce

WORKFORCE OVERVIEW

South Carolina’s workforce is touted as one of the most productive in the country, and some of the best and brightest call Horry County, the largest county in the state, home. It’s right here in our neighborhoods that you’ll find a diverse mix of highly skilled, reliable and experienced workers in a wide variety of fields. And with an abundance of recent graduates entering the workforce from Coastal Carolina University and Horry Georgetown Technical College, our already strong workforce continues to grow with young, knowledgeable employees who are ready to work.

We work with companies to match them with employment resources, training programs, apprenticeship opportunities and more, to ensure that their employments needs are satisfied.

“South Carolina has the right business environment for us and has the skilled workforce we need. We are impressed with Horry County and what it has to offer.” Mike Phillips, President and CEO of BauschLinnemann North America.

TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT

Horry County's workforce is one of the strongest in the country, because we offer some of the best training and workforce development programs available today. Whether your company needs assistance with hiring experienced employees or keeping your employees trained on the most advanced industry technology, our workforce development partners can help. Read through below to see how:

Workforce Training with ReadySC

ReadySC™ is one of the oldest and most experienced workforce training programs in the United States. For more than 50 years, ReadySC has partnered with the South Carolina Technical College System to provide well-trained employees to qualifying companies that invest in South Carolina. A comprehensive and customized process, ReadySC™ includes recruiting, screening and training, tailoring guidelines and curriculum to fit a company’s needs. For more information on ReadySC,CLICK HERE.

Horry Georgetown Technical College

HGTC is a leader in custom training and development programs, offering advanced training options in fields like manufacturing, engineering, machine operations, CNC welding and more. HGTC’s quick class startup and thorough instruction precisely follow the training needs of employers. HGTC leaders work closely with local economic development officials and companies to grow, train and diversify Horry County's workforce. For more information on HGTC, CLICK HERE.

By utilizing the vast resources of the SiMT, you can: train employees in a 3D virtual reality environment to reduce both expenses and exposure to accidents; bring products to market faster by employing the largest 3D printing capabilities in the Southeast; and meet customer orders for parts and assemblies that exceed your normal capacities by outsourcing to our state-of-the-art machining center. For more information on SiMT, CLICK HERE.